Discovering Protein Receptors for Signaling Nucleotides.

The author shares his experiences in the quest to find other binding proteins in the bacterial cell by testing every single protein encoded in the genome of a bacterium. He outlines a mixture of protein and the ligand on a dry nitrocellulose paper after years of searching for a solution. He also expresses his support for basic research that can pave the way for discovery and applications in unforeseeable ways.